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From what i hear San Diego processes Porsche's pretty fast so you never know you could be picking up your car this weekend? Mine still has to go to Benicia so i'm hoping that it hits Benicia by Saturday the earliest and then about a weeks worth of processing (because reasons) and hopefully i'll get to pick my car up next weekend.
Regardless, I know it's close - getting excited!
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I know the Daisy Leader left San Diego on 8/8, so all So Cal cars should have offloaded. Anyone have any more intel on when to expect delivery at their So Cal dealer? My sales guy says it should be Monday 8/12, but info has changed a lot through this process.
Regardless, I know it's close - getting excited!
Regardless, I know it's close - getting excited!
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Hey gang, have any of you asked dealer to not remove any of the protective stuff? I'm thinking of doing at least the inside, to minimize chances of any stains/scuffs/etc by dealer personnel. Not sure how dealers clean the cars, so I might remove all the coverings myself before leaving, in case I find anything. But curious if I'd look like a weirdo. Ha ha. Austin has an enclosed parking structure, so I could do it up there, by myself. You know how they like to put the car in a separate garage for their 'reveal'. But if nobody has found any issues, might just let them do it like everybody else. I've had many bad experiences in the past, even with expensive Lexus and Audi vehicles, so rather spend 5 minutes removing that stuff myself, than risk seeing scratches/scuffs/etc for the rest of my ownership.
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Hey gang, have any of you asked dealer to not remove any of the protective stuff? I'm thinking of doing at least the inside, to minimize chances of any stains/scuffs/etc by dealer personnel. Not sure how dealers clean the cars, so I might remove all the coverings myself before leaving, in case I find anything. But curious if I'd look like a weirdo. Ha ha. Austin has an enclosed parking structure, so I could do it up there, by myself. You know how they like to put the car in a separate garage for their 'reveal'. But if nobody has found any issues, might just let them do it like everybody else. I've had many bad experiences in the past, even with expensive Lexus and Audi vehicles, so rather spend 5 minutes removing that stuff myself, than risk seeing scratches/scuffs/etc for the rest of my ownership.
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Kram71 (08-10-2024)
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I'd like to do the unwrapping myself since its a special moment for me as my first new Porsche.
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For those on the Daisy Leader, the ship is now docked at Benicia Port. The funny thing is, for a good 3 weeks on TYD it has shown that my car has been at Benicia port. But now with my car actually at Benicia, TYD claims it’s still 50 miles away from port. Oh and the ETA has now jumped to September 17th. I’m pretty sure I’ll get my car before that date, but if I don’t….hooo boy I’ll be pretty annoyed.
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For those on the Daisy Leader, the ship is now docked at Benicia Port. The funny thing is, for a good 3 weeks on TYD it has shown that my car has been at Benicia port. But now with my car actually at Benicia, TYD claims it’s still 50 miles away from port. Oh and the ETA has now jumped to September 17th. I’m pretty sure I’ll get my car before that date, but if I don’t….hooo boy I’ll be pretty annoyed.
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lol don’t be too jealous. My car has been on a ship longer than it took from its freeze date to production finish. We’re at 50 days at sea and just crossing my fingers there’s no more delays and customs is quick this time around. Benicia is always a toss up. Sometimes turn around is 2 days. Other times it’s 2 months as my wife experienced waiting for her GR86.
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Kram71 (08-10-2024)
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I'd remove the interior protection AFTER PDI is done. Ha ha. So right before I leave. But I'd probably let them remove the exterior, with the condition they don't wash the car. Not sure I can trust them with that. Remember the expensive Lexus LS I bought for my wife, and when I picked it up, it was scratched to hell and back. Dude used one of those red rags that was black, obviously full of sand or something. I assume Porsche does a better job, and since I'll be picking it up out of town, I won't have my cleaning supplies, so if it's too dirty, might let them wash it. But the interior protection I don't want it removed at all.
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I'd remove the interior protection AFTER PDI is done. Ha ha. So right before I leave. But I'd probably let them remove the exterior, with the condition they don't wash the car. Not sure I can trust them with that. Remember the expensive Lexus LS I bought for my wife, and when I picked it up, it was scratched to hell and back. Dude used one of those red rags that was black, obviously full of sand or something. I assume Porsche does a better job, and since I'll be picking it up out of town, I won't have my cleaning supplies, so if it's too dirty, might let them wash it. But the interior protection I don't want it removed at all.
Asked for a PFF quote for frontal from guy that does dealers work. He said $2995 which seems high. I have seen them run specials though so maybe I will lock in the next special.
Reading some previous threads had me a little concerned about the PFF becoming yellow or dirty.
Also not sure which PFF is best. Many use Expel. The Porsche dealer guy uses a different one whose name escapes me.
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I was told the best for heat (I live in hot TX) was Suntek, but who knows. I think all are basically the same, to be honest. The major difference is the CUTTING. Some kits fit better than others. Some installers do custom cuts, but you'd need a specific recommendation. I'm done with PPF myself. And unfortunately, just because it'd go on a Porsche, installers charge more than a cheaper car (Porsche tax).
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I was told the best for heat (I live in hot TX) was Suntek, but who knows. I think all are basically the same, to be honest. The major difference is the CUTTING. Some kits fit better than others. Some installers do custom cuts, but you'd need a specific recommendation. I'm done with PPF myself. And unfortunately, just because it'd go on a Porsche, installers charge more than a cheaper car (Porsche tax).
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Good point about the interior.
Asked for a PFF quote for frontal from guy that does dealers work. He said $2995 which seems high. I have seen them run specials though so maybe I will lock in the next special.
Reading some previous threads had me a little concerned about the PFF becoming yellow or dirty.
Also not sure which PFF is best. Many use Expel. The Porsche dealer guy uses a different one whose name escapes me.
Asked for a PFF quote for frontal from guy that does dealers work. He said $2995 which seems high. I have seen them run specials though so maybe I will lock in the next special.
Reading some previous threads had me a little concerned about the PFF becoming yellow or dirty.
Also not sure which PFF is best. Many use Expel. The Porsche dealer guy uses a different one whose name escapes me.